Nail biting

Nail polish is a lacquer. People use it by putting it on their fingernails or toenails as a form of decoration. Nail polish keeps being changed and revamped as we discover better chemicals to use to make it and find safe substances to use in it. It is mostly worn as a decorative and beautiful item but some nail polishes claim to help enhance nail strength, protect nails and help them grow as well. It comes in many different forms such as base coats, top coats, and acrylic nails. The most…

through. Her series of accidents started when she got bit by a spider in the hand. She never could explain why she would get into all sorts of accidents. Until the one accident that finally made her think. The one where she got shot in the head with a nail gun. The only thing no one knew was that she wasn’t the one who shot herself with it, it was her shadow. She later discovers that her shadow turned out to be Leo gage a 13 year old boy whom was killed in the woods. After fighting Leo’s ghost…

Jeanese Murdock, OTAS Adaptive Equipment Paper Long Handled nail/bath brush with suction cups This personal hygiene device is used for people that have limited or no function in one hand or other upper extremity disabilities causing limited grasp or hand strength. It is used for cleaning fingernails and toenails and can also be used to wash a person’s feet. This one handed device will suction to any flat, smooth surface such as; a bath tub, shower stall, bedside table, or bathroom sink or…

Hammer & Nails Are you a male and you need a pedicure but you are too ashamed to go to a nail salon? Don’t worry about that! Michael Elliot has something to offer. Michael Elliot wants to provide a future for men to not feel ashamed about nice pedicure. Michael Elliot stated, “A friend of mine thought I really needed a pedicure, but she didn’t know how to tell me. So she surprised me one day and took me to a salon packed with women.” (Daley pg. 113). Michael Elliot had an experience at a nail…

Which nail polish should the entire female population wear in order to get the longest wear? In order to discover the answer to this question one must explore when nail polish was invented and which ingredients were used to create it. Also, investigate the different types and the chemicals. Nail polish was first created in China around 3000 BC. It was made from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, and vegetable dyes. The polish was used to distinguish upperclassmen from the general population. Among…

Paronychia Paronychia is an infection of the skin that surrounds a nail. It usually affects the skin around a fingernail but may also occur near a toenail. It often causes pain and swelling around the nail. This condition may come on suddenly or develop over a longer period. In some cases, a collection of pus (abscess) can form near or under the nail. Paronychia is usually not serious and clears up with treatment. CAUSES This condition may be caused by bacteria or fungi. It is commonly caused…

The name of our disorder is onycholysis. Onycholysis is the painless removal of the nail from the nail bed, and is a common disorder. It can be a sign of skin disease or infection. This injury mainly happens to women who have long nails. The nail acts as a lever taking the nail away from the skin. Infection with bacteria and yeast start to form in the space under the nail, which causes the loose part of the nail to turn a white, yellow, or green. There is a wide range of possible causes of…

These go hand in hand as people use both during conversation to not only speak their mind, but to express the emotion tied to those words through their body language. As I was sitting in the nail salon, behind me I heard what sounded to be two older ladies having a conversation while they were getting their nails done. The salon was pretty quiet, other than myself, they were the only other people in the salon. They sat in the chairs behind me as they both got manicures. “Thank you for the…

Maintaining Healthy Nails: How to Prevent Toenail Fungus Any part of your body can be disposed to fungal infection. Normally, a lot of fungi are living in and out of your body. When these fungi begin to overgrow, they can cause infection. Fungal infections usually develop gradually, so you can not readily identify if there is any abnormality in your nail by the way it looks or feels. What is Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus is an infection which is caused by fungi that gets in through the…

Anyone fascinated by nail art who wants to start doing their own instead of visiting the nail salon will need some supplies. Nail art is a terrific way to express your creativity and unique personality. Nail Buffer Before you start to decorate your nails, you'll need to prepare them for the process. With a sanding block or nail buffer, you will be able to smooth and shape your nails before adding any polish or design. The 10PC Nail Art Care Buffer Buffing Sanding Block has four sides with a…